How to pronounce erotica
Say it like ih-ROT-ih-kuh. Erotica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- ih
- ROT
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erotica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erotica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-ROT-ih-kuh.
What does erotica mean?
- creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
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Questions about saying erotica
How do you pronounce erotica?
Say ih-ROT-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɑtɪkə/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɒtɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erotica?
Erotica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: ih · ROT · ih · kuh.
Is erotica pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈrɒtɪkə/ (ih-ROT-ih-kuh).